Neighbor Asks if She Should Alert Woman’s Absent Family about Cognitive Changes
Dear Carol: I’ve lived next door to a woman for over twenty years, and while we aren’t close, we’re friendly and occasionally get...
Relationships
Grief: The Way to Continue Is to Work Through It
Dr. Gross’ newest book, “The Only Way Out is Through: A Ten-Step Journey from Grief to Wholeness,” is for everyone who experiences the often...
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Visiting Someone with Dementia
Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or visiting them from time to time you’ll want to do your best to make...
Respecting the Right to Age With Dignity
The impact of aging frequently makes the news. Sadly, the coverage is consistently negative, and all facets of this topic are portrayed...
Music-Thanatology: Providing Harmony at the End of Life
The mission of hospice providers is to help people live their last months or weeks of life in the most comfortable, dignified...
Siblings’ Focus is on Preserving their Inheritance Over Doing Right
Dear Carol: You’ve heard it all before. I’ve cared for both parents through years of their failing health. After Dad died, I...
Honor Your Elders’ Need for Independence and You’ll Both Win
Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...
Why So Many Long-Married Couples Die Close Together
While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time, we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because...
How to Engage in Self-Care While Grieving
Many caregivers watch their loved ones endure a long, slow decline that will eventually end in death. As they age, we grieve...
Dementia Can Open the Door to Artistic Expression
The treatment of people with dementia has changed dramatically since I first became personally involved with the disease. It’s now widely recognized...
